proflatlander15 Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I took advantage of the long weekend and upgraded my car to Stage 2! In addition to Rallitek Front and RSBs, I added an Invidia UP and DP. I am not a big gearhead but I like challenges, so I decided to do the install myself. Took about 12 hours over two days to complete, but I took my time, worked alone, and there are no leaks! The car runs like a rocket now! I know it's nothing special compared to other cars on here, but I am super excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobySTi07 Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Well done and enjoy the new power. Be careful though you'll get addicted to it and want more just like the rest of us. The Ridiculousness is no more But you can have your very own piece of it. **The Ridiculous Part Out.** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proflatlander15 Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 Too late...now I have to install the Perrin crank pulley. I am also looking at a CBE ( I don't know which one yet, any suggestions?) and intake. Down the road maybe a boost solenoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Nice work I did my up/dp install myself too. Very satisfying. Are you using a Cobb AP or did you go open source? The biggest bang for your buck would probably be a good protune. It really woke my car up after sitting with the Cobb OTS map for a couple months. I am actually ordering a CBE to install over Christmas. I'm going with the X02 (Ebay exhaust) because it is so damn cheap and pretty well liked. I'm just going to spray it with a high heat clear coat to protect it from the winter and hope for the best. Unless you're stage 3 an intake is really not going to be much help. The stock air box is quite good and can handle even the most agressive stage 2+ set-ups. I've heard good things about aftermarket boost solenoids. I'd like to get rid of some of that wastegate flutter myself How much did the sways stiffen things up? Big difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proflatlander15 Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Thanks E-Tank! I am currently running a standard Cobb Stg 2 map, although I want to get an OS tune after I get a CBE and an intake. Let me know how the Xo2 works out for you, I am afraid of droning. My heart isn't set on an intake, but it is a cheap mod, and if one comes across for the right price I'll probably snatch it up. The sways helped a bit, I noticed the car has less body roll. They are an easy install, but I wouldn't count them as necessary. Outback suspension is notoriously under damped as well, so it may not be much of an issue on the GTs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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